Cerulean Blue

#2E5CB3

General Information about Cerulean Blue

Cerulean blue, represented by the hex code #2E5CB3, is a captivating shade of blue that evokes feelings of tranquility and depth. It is often associated with the sky and the ocean, making it a popular choice for designs aiming to convey peace and serenity. In color theory, cerulean blue is located between cyan and azure on the color spectrum. This hue is often used to represent trust, stability, and calmness. It's widely employed in various fields, from web design to fashion. This color is considered a cool color and can be used to bring balance to design. The specific shade of cerulean blue can vary slightly, resulting in subtle differences in appearance and emotional impact.

The hex color #2E5CB3, a shade of cerulean blue, presents moderate accessibility challenges. Its contrast ratio against white text is approximately 3.7:1, which does not meet the WCAG AA standard of 4.5:1 for normal-sized text. Therefore, using white text on a #2E5CB3 background may be difficult for users with visual impairments to read comfortably. However, it passes the WCAG AA standard for large text (3:1). When using this color, consider pairing it with lighter shades or using larger font sizes to improve readability. Darker text colors may also provide better contrast. Ensure sufficient contrast to make content accessible to all users, including those with low vision or color blindness. Testing with accessibility tools is recommended to validate color choices.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 92 179
RGB46 92 179
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
219.25deg 59.11% 44.12%
219.2559.1144.12HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
219.25deg 18.04% 29.8%
219.2518.0429.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E5CB3
rgb46 92 179
hsl219.25deg 59.11% 44.12%
cmyk74.3% 48.6% 0% 29.8%
hwb219.25deg 18.04% 29.8%
xyz-d650.13 0.11 0.44
oklch0.4912 0.1475 261.69
oklab0.4912 -0.02 -0.15
CMYK
74.3% 48.6% 0% 29.8%
74.348.6029.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.13 0.11 0.44
0.130.110.44XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4912 0.1475 261.69
0.49120.1475261.69LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4912 -0.02 -0.15
0.4912-0.02-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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